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Gamma Spectroscopy Analysis and Reporting

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

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06 Aug 2026 at 17:27

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21 Jul 2026 at 18:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking specialist gamma spectroscopy analysis and reporting services for up to 600 drums. This is a technical analysis and consultancy requirement, covering the examination of drum contents using gamma spectroscopy and the preparation of associated reports. The services are to be delivered in the United Kingdom, for the Authority’s requirements managed from Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire. The procurement is categorised as analysis services and technical analysis or consultancy services. It is relevant to laboratories, radiological measurement specialists, nuclear-sector technical consultancies and other organisations with established capability in gamma spectroscopy and the interpretation and reporting of analytical results.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. It is a single-lot requirement with an estimated value of £90,000 excluding VAT, or £108,000 including VAT. The deadline for enquiries was 17 August 2026 at 11:00, and the tender submission deadline was 21 August 2026 at 11:00. The initial contract period is 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027, with an option to extend by two further one-year periods, potentially until 30 September 2029. Evaluation is based on technical quality at 75% and price at 25%. Electronic submission is allowed. The tender period was extended to allow suppliers more time to consider questions and answers issued during the tender.

This opportunity suits suppliers with demonstrable expertise in gamma spectroscopy, radioactive-materials analysis, laboratory measurement and technical reporting. Strong technical competence is likely to be important because quality accounts for most of the evaluation, so bidders should be able to explain their analytical methods, quality controls, interpretation of results and reporting approach. Relevant nuclear, radiological protection, environmental monitoring or regulated-laboratory experience would position a supplier well, particularly where it can demonstrate reliable handling and analysis of drum-based material. The requirement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it potentially accessible to specialist laboratories and technical consultancies as well as larger nuclear-service providers. Tenderers must be registered on the Central Digital Platform and provide their Public Procurement Organisation Number in their submission.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gamma Spectroscopy Analysis and Reporting

Notice Description

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the provision of gamma spectroscopy analysis and reporting on up to 600 drums. Full details of the requirement are available by downloading the tender documents and specification from the link in this notice.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: The option to extend by two further period of one year

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d051
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074990-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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